17 Listen carefully to my words; let my declaration ring in your ears. 18 Behold, now that I have prepared my case, I know that I will be vindicated. 19 Can anyone indict me? If so, I will be silent and die.
Job 13:17–19
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Job 33:31–33
31 Pay attention, Job, and listen to me; be silent, and I will speak. 32 But if you have something to say, answer me; speak up, for I would like to vindicate you. 33 But if not, then listen to me; be quiet, and I will teach you wisdom.”
Job 13:12–14
12 Your maxims are proverbs of ashes; your defenses are defenses of clay. 13 Be silent, and I will speak. Then let come to me what may. 14 Why do I put myself at risk and take my life in my own hands?
Job 13:5–7
5 If only you would remain silent; for that would be your wisdom! 6 Hear now my argument, and listen to the plea of my lips. 7 Will you speak wickedly on God’s behalf or speak deceitfully for Him?
Isaiah 28:22–24
22 So now, do not mock, or your shackles will become heavier. Indeed, I have heard from the Lord GOD of Hosts a decree of destruction against the whole land. 23 Listen and hear my voice. Pay attention and hear what I say. 24 Does the plowman plow for planting every day?…
Job 31:34–36
34 because I greatly feared the crowds and the contempt of the clans terrified me, so that I kept silent and would not go outside— 35 (Oh, that I had one to hear me! Here is my signature. Let the Almighty answer me; let my accuser compose an indictment. 36 Surely I woul…
Job 10:1–3
1 “I loathe my own life; I will express my complaint and speak in the bitterness of my soul. 2 I will say to God: Do not condemn me! Let me know why You prosecute me. 3 Does it please You to oppress me, to reject the work of Your hands and favor the schemes of the wi…
Job 34:15–17
15 all flesh would perish together and mankind would return to the dust. 16 If you have understanding, hear this; listen to my words. 17 Could one who hates justice govern? Will you condemn the just and mighty One,
Job 21:1–3
1 Then Job answered: 2 “Listen carefully to my words; let this be your consolation to me. 3 Bear with me while I speak; then, after I have spoken, you may go on mocking.
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